Flying Snow Divine Spear

The middle-aged man in the purple robe nodded inwardly as he observed Dongbo Xueying's expression. The people of Yi Water City had even given Dongbo Xueying a nickname: 'Spear Demon', implying that he had become obsessed with spear training to the point of madness. While not exactly malicious, it wasn't exactly a compliment either. However, the purple-robed man had seen much in his life and understood that in the vast world outside...

The true masters were those powerhouses, those unfathomably strong Title-level existences, and even the Transcendence beings.

Only those who practiced with such extreme diligence had any hope of becoming such existences.

Therefore, he was unwilling to offend those who were so incredibly hardworking.

"A good spear." Dongbo Xueying's gaze swept over them. Just from the faint aura radiating from these spears, he could sense their spirit—a resonance that naturally formed after spending day and night with a weapon.

All three spears were divided into two sections. After all, a full-length spear was too long, and splitting it allowed it to be carried in a weapon case. If it were a single piece... at over two meters long, it would be far too cumbersome.

"Brother Xueying, let me introduce them to you. I personally acquired all three of these spears," the purple-robed man said.

"I've troubled you, Count Quan." Dongbo Xueying nodded slightly.

He generally couldn't be bothered with social niceties, as his mind was focused on cultivation, though he was careful not to be overly rude.

"This black spear," the purple-robed man pointed to the first weapon case on his left, "is called 'Black Cloud'. It is three point two meters long and is one of the best-selling spears in the outside world. Many nobles are willing to buy it. As for its benefits, Brother Xueying, you will see for yourself once you try it."

"Oh." Dongbo Xueying frowned slightly; he didn't care for this spear because it was too long.

He stepped forward immediately, picked up the two sections of the spear with both hands, and quickly twisted them to lock them into place.

"Whoosh."

With a single-handed flick, he executed a thrust!

The spear, weighing over a hundred jin, was held straight as an arrow by Dongbo Xueying's single hand. The spear tip pierced toward the distance, and the tearing sound of it breaking through the air made the two maids nearby turn pale with fright.

The purple-robed man was secretly startled. What immense strength! What a formidable spear technique!

"Soft, too soft." Dongbo Xueying shook his head. "This Black Cloud spear is too long, and the neck is too thin, which causes the spearhead to wobble when thrusting... In reality, true experts also want the spearhead to flex, but that movement must be entirely under control, not caused by the spear being flimsy."

"Of course, for those who aren't skilled in spear techniques, thrusting a three-meter-plus spear and having the head wobble can dazzle an opponent's eyes, making them unable to see clearly, and they end up with a hole in them. For nobles who don't put effort into their training, it counts as a decent weapon."

Dongbo Xueying commented casually.

Having achieved the state of 'Man and Spear as One' at thirteen, and now touching upon the realm of a Spear Master, Dongbo Xueying could discern the pros and cons of a weapon with a single test.

For those with weak techniques, this Black Cloud spear was a good weapon that could significantly boost their strength.

But for those with high-level techniques, it was beneath notice.

"Impressive, impressive! Haha, I've met quite a few true experts who travel the world, and they also look down on this Black Cloud spear that the pampered nobles love so much." The purple-robed man pointed to another dark purple spear nearby. "This one is called the 'Purple Blood Spear'. It is used by true experts. It is two point five meters long, the shaft is thick enough to be gripped in one hand, and the tip is extremely sharp—a spear dedicated to slaughter... They say the dark purple color of the shaft is stained by the accumulation of blood."

"That sounds quite mystical." Dongbo Xueying smiled and picked up the Purple Blood Spear.

The moment he held it, Dongbo Xueying felt a slight surge of joy.

He then swung the spear casually.

Whoosh!

As the spear whipped through the air, a howling gale suddenly erupted within the spacious private room. Then, with a twist, the spear instantly transformed into a fierce thrust!

The ease with which Dongbo Xueying moved was something not possessed by ordinary spear experts, which caused the purple-robed man's estimation of him to rise even higher.

"The transfer of force is very smooth." Dongbo Xueying nodded slightly. "There are no flaws in the shaft, and with the aid of the alchemy array, the tip is indeed sharp enough."

It was a good spear, suitable for his own use.

"Let me introduce the final spear." The purple-robed man pointed to the last one.

Dongbo Xueying looked over. This was the one he liked most at first glance. The entire shaft was silver-gray, covered in countless snowflake-like specks, allowing Dongbo Xueying to faintly perceive its sharpness.

"The other two are first-order alchemy weapons, but I obtained this one by chance. According to appraisals, it is a second-order alchemy weapon," the purple-robed man said.

"Second-order?" Both Dongbo Xueying and Zong Ling were stunned.

A second-order alchemy weapon, here in Yi Water City?

"It is cold to the touch, and its creator named it the 'Flying Snow Spear'," the purple-robed man said. "Its best feature is that when performing spear techniques, countless snowflakes appear around the spear to confuse the enemy!"

"I'll try it." Dongbo Xueying picked up the two sections, assembled them, and began to test it.

The purple-robed man felt a bit nervous.

Alchemy weapons usually have their own advantages. Perhaps faster speed? Perhaps sharper? Perhaps imbued with fire? And so on...

This 'Flying Snow Spear' only created snowflakes to confuse enemies, but for true experts, those snowflakes couldn't deceive them; they would easily distinguish the spear tip. That was why this second-order alchemy weapon had been left sitting here.

As for the origin of this weapon...

When Count Quan was out doing business, he had met an old beggar. He felt the old beggar was quite extraordinary, so he provided him with food and drink. Three years later, before the old beggar left, he fired up a furnace and forged a spear, saying, "This is the Flying Snow Spear; it is enough to repay you for your wine and food." With that, he left.

At the time, he thought the Flying Snow Spear was some incredible divine weapon. Later, after testing, it was indeed a second-order alchemy weapon, but it had no enhancement effects. Of course, it was still worth far more than the price of his wine and food.

"Whoosh—Rip—"

Holding the silver-gray spear, Dongbo Xueying performed over a dozen moves before stopping. His expression was calm, but his heart was racing.

A good spear.

This was a truly good spear.

Even an expert who had reached 'Man and Spear as One' might struggle to realize the true value of this spear, but Dongbo Xueying had been practicing his fist techniques for years, seeking to make his power perfect and unified, and he had now touched upon that realm. That was why he could discover its hidden mysteries.

But Dongbo Xueying couldn't say that! Because he had to haggle! He really didn't have the money to buy a second-order alchemy weapon!

"A decent spear, worthy of being a Rank 2 alchemical weapon," Dongbo Xueying looked at the purple-robed middle-aged man. "But I feel it only has the illusionary effect of snowflakes, and no other special effects. Alchemical weapons usually have some special effects. Some magical power enhancements? Or sharper, etc. Why does this spear have nothing? As for confusing enemies, can truly skilled experts really not distinguish between snowflakes and a spear tip?"

"The reason it's recognized as a Rank 2 alchemical weapon is likely because it can withstand 'Title-level' combat," Dongbo Xueying said. "For those of us with weaker strength, it's not even as good as a Rank 1 alchemical weapon."

Rank 1 alchemical weapons are fine for combat below the Title-level.

But the power of Title-level combat is earth-shattering. A typical Rank 1 alchemical weapon would likely break or be destroyed! Dongbo Xueying's current burst of strength can instantly reach the Silver Moon Knight level, and in the near future, he will reach Title-level power! If it were a Rank 1 spear, it probably wouldn't last long. This is also why he wanted to get this Flying Snow Spear.

Of course, the main reason was the profound mysteries contained within the Flying Snow Spear.

"But it's still a Rank 2 alchemical weapon, and I can see you like it very much," the purple-robed middle-aged man said.

"Give me a price," Dongbo Xueying said.

"Thirty thousand gold coins!" the purple-robed middle-aged man stated immediately.

Dongbo Xueying smiled.

Internally, he felt even more helpless, because the entire Dongbo Clan currently only had a little over fifteen thousand gold coins left! And this was even with Uncle Zong's financial support. Two years ago, the Dongbo Clan's accounts were already empty. This was because Dongbo Xueying had been soaking in medicinal baths every day since he was six, spending all their gold coins!

The medicinal baths cost five thousand gold coins a year! For nearly ten years, that was fifty thousand gold coins! Back then, Dongbo Lie and his wife thought their son would become a knight around the age of ten, and once he became a knight, he wouldn't need medicinal baths anymore, as his battle qi could nourish and restore his body. Who would have thought Dongbo Xueying wouldn't break through until he was almost sixteen!

"Then how much is the Purple Blood Spear?" Dongbo Xueying immediately turned his attention to the Purple Blood Spear.

"That only costs five thousand gold coins," the purple-robed middle-aged man said quickly. "It can't compare to the Flying Snow Spear. The Flying Snow Spear is a Rank 2 alchemical weapon. Although it doesn't have auxiliary effects, it's still Rank 2."

"Combat depends on actual utility," Dongbo Xueying said. "I'll offer a maximum of ten thousand gold coins."

The two sides haggled.

"Eighteen thousand gold coins! I can't sell it for less," the purple-robed middle-aged man said helplessly. The reason he was selling it at such a low price was firstly that the spear was indeed mediocre, secondly, it was directly given to him by an old beggar, and he had only paid for some drinks and food. Thirdly, dozens of spear experts had examined this spear, and none were willing to pay a high price for it. Someone had offered eighteen thousand gold coins before, and he hadn't sold it. Now that he was back in Yi Water City... it would be difficult to sell it for even eighteen thousand gold coins.

"Alright," Dongbo Xueying didn't want to haggle anymore, because he understood the true value of this spear. "However, I can only pay eight thousand gold coins as a deposit today! The remaining ten thousand gold coins... I'll owe you, and pay within three months!"

He was truly out of money!

"Credit?" the purple-robed middle-aged man was taken aback.

"I didn't bring that much today, and I didn't expect you to have a Rank 2 alchemical weapon here," Dongbo Xueying said calmly. Now that his strength was extraordinary, earning one or two thousand gold coins was not difficult, especially with this spear, he would be even more formidable!

"Good, it's a deal. Haha, I believe in the Dongbo Clan's strength. Let's write an IOU first," the purple-robed middle-aged man said.

"Do you need collateral?" Dongbo Xueying asked.

"No need," the purple-robed middle-aged man said generously. He was quite willing to befriend Dongbo Xueying.

"Uncle Zong," Dongbo Xueying said.

Zong Ling had not said anything from beginning to end, letting Dongbo Xueying make all the decisions. At this moment, Zong Ling took out a large stack of gold notes from his embrace, drew out two, and handed them to the purple-robed middle-aged man.

Then, Dongbo Xueying wrote an IOU for ten thousand gold coins.

After that... the Flying Snow Divine Spear was in hand!

"You haven't encountered a spear master, otherwise how could it have fallen into my hands?" Dongbo Xueying's heart was filled with excitement as he picked up the weapon box. He didn't know that there wasn't a single spear master in the entire Qinghe Prefecture! There were many experts in weapon training, but only a few specialized in spear techniques, and those who could achieve unity of man and spear were already remarkable. To become a master?

It was too difficult!